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Nikka Whisky Factory Tour In Yoichi（ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所）
Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, is the leading person of Japanese Whisky. He studied abroad to Scotland for making whisky. This is th
Cross-country Ski and Snow Shoe Hiking in Moerenuma Park
Ski beginners and snowshoe enthusiasts can enjoy a day at Moerenuma Park. The park offers rental skis and snowshoes, allowing you to experience winter
The Former Aoyama Villa: A Flourishing Herring Mansion in Otaru
This building is known as the so-called "Nishin Goten," symbolizing Otaru's prosperity during its herring fishing era. Viewing it gives a clear sense
Otaru Museum Main Branch
There are two branches of the Otaru Museum. One is the main comprehensive museum located in Temiya, and this serves as the main branch. The other is t
Otaru Museum Canal Branch
The Otaru Museum Canal Branch is situated near Otaru Canal, adjacent to Otaru Canal Plaza. It serves as the canal branch of the Otaru Museum, original
Otaru Church
Otaru Church, located in Touncho, Otaru, is situated very close to Suitengu Shrine (水天宮). Founded in 1895, the present building was constructed in 190
Kotoni Jinjya/Shrine（琴似神社）
Kotoni Shrine (琴似神社) is located in the Kotoni area west of Sapporo. Established in 1870 with a gift from Watari Date, a feudal lord of Sendai-han, the
Big Snow Statues of Sapporo Snow Festival 2015 in progress
Sapporo Snow Festival will start from 5 February. Some of statues have emerged from massive snow. This is one of the interesting point of view of Sapp
Bankei Snow Board Half Pipe Open on 24th January 2015
Today, on January 24th, 2015, the largest half pipe in the country, authorized by FIS, was inaugurated at Bankei Ski Area. The opening ceremony took p
Maruyama Stadium Skate Link
One of the best features of this skating rink is that you can skate on a 400-meter track usually used for athletics. Such a skating rink is quite rare
Ohnuma Hakodate Snow & Ice Festival 2020
This is a major annual winter event held at Onuma Park. Onuma Park is about 40 minutes from Hakodate, so be sure to visit. The Onuma Hakodate Snow
Obihiro Ice Festival
The Obihiro Ice Festival is held at the end of January and features numerous ice sculptures, snow statues, and a snow slide for kids. The festival tak
Ryugu Jinjya Shrine, Otaru
Ryugu Shrine is located about a 5-minute walk from Otaru Station, so be sure to visit. Additionally, there is a popular market called Sankaku Marke
Suitengu Shrine, Otaru（水天宮）
Situated atop a small hill, Suitengu Shrine offers a panoramic view of Otaru city and its harbor. Unless it's during the shrine's festival, it's unlik
Skeleton Riding Experience in Fu’s Snow Area
Experience the thrill of skeleton riding in Fu's Snow Area, located south of Sapporo City. This exhilarating winter activity requires ski wear, ski gl
Sapporo Snow Festival FAQ
Q: When will the festival start? A:It will start on 4 February 2020 and ends on 11 Feb. It is held for a week. Most of all snow statues and sculpture
Susukino Site, Susukino Ice World 2020 in Sapporo Snow Festival 2020
About Susukino Site The main theme is 'Enjoying Ice'. There are many ice sculptures, from big scale to small scale. Competition works are also displa
Hatsumoude(初詣) where to go, The first shrine visit of New Year
Hokkaido Shrine(北海道神宮), Sapporo Googlemaps => https://goo.gl/maps/k8XLI Near subway station: Maruyama Zoo on Tozai line see this article,
New Year Count Down Events in Hokkaido
Otaru Beer Otaru Warehouse No.1 There are dance party and live concert with Otaru Beer and local foods. Special Otaru Beer, Ice Bock will be served f
Motomachi Park in Hakodate（元町公園）
As you stroll along the foothills of Mt. Hakodate, you'll come across an open area where you can see the harbor. This spot is Motomachi Park, with Mot
